4. Is Bexarotene A Magical Cure for Alzheimer's, or a Magic Eraser?

I will admit, I am tempted to buy Bexarotene off-label for my mother, Dotty. I mean what is the risk? She is almost 96 years old, and in an advanced stage of Alzheimer's.
On the other hand, I must ask myself, what are the consequences if I harm or kill her? Those consequences aside, would I be able to live with myself if I harmed her?

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